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Candied Orange Cookies

Teresa Ambra

Christmas Cookie Extravaganza – 2021

Candied Orange Cookies, oh my! These luscious jewels are filled with candied orange peel and vanilla chips. They’re not difficult to make either. They’re festive enough for any Christmas Cookie Exchange or other holiday gathering. Those partaking of these treats won’t be able to stay out of them. Literally.

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Paradise Fruit Company sent me a big batch of assorted candied fruits to use up in recipes. I had a lot of fun coming up with recipes to use the many different selections they sent. I decided to use the candied orange peel in these delicious cookies. I used a regular Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe but tweaked it by using the candied orange peel and vanilla chips instead of chocolate chips. They turned out amazing.

I made over 4,000 cookies this year, plus cakes, pie, muffins, sweet breads and sweet rolls. I baked everything the month of October and the first week of November. Whew….it was exhausting. I’m so glad I can now enjoy the holiday season without having to do any more baking. (I know, I’ll be staying out of the kitchen, right?) Yes, I’ll be making stuff for Thanksgiving, but casseroles have always been my favorite thing to make. Besides all those side dishes have been made so many times before I don’t even have to use a recipe (nor take pictures)!

Candied Orange Cookies are delightful for this year’s holiday baking. Take them to office parties, Christmas Cookie Exchanges, or serve them for Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year’s Day gatherings. Don’t plan on bringing any cookies home though. Anyone with a sweet tooth will devour these fabulous cookies.

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Candied Orange Cookies are so very good.

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These are wonderful for a Christmas Cookie Exchange.

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These drool-worthy cookies are loaded with orange and vanilla flavor.

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Candied Orange Cookies are festive and beautiful enough for any holiday or office party.

Here’s what I did.

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I used these ingredients.

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Soften butter. Add sugar, vanilla, egg, baking soda, baking powder and salt.

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Mix with an electric mixer until smooth.

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Add UNBLEACHED all-purpose flour. Bleached flour toughens baked goods. Add vanilla chips and candied orange peel.

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Stir well with a wooden spoon to combine.

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Roll cookie dough into balls and place on greased baking sheets.

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Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 12 minutes or until done. My cookies took 15 minutes to bake. Rotate cookie sheets on racks every six minutes of baking time.

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I could have gobbled down dozens of these amazing cookies.

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Candied Orange Cookies will cure any sweet tooth craving.

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Candied Orange Peel makes these cookies pop in flavor.

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Candied Orange Cookies are soft and chewy in texture. These cookies are not crunchy, crispy or tough.

Here’s the recipe.

CANDIED ORANGE COOKIES

(My own concoction)

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Candied Orange Cookies

Teresa Ambra
Candied Orange Cookies sure are something special. These delightful cookies included candied orange peel and vanilla chips. They're festive and beautiful enough for holiday parties, Christmas Cookie Exchanges or potlucks. They also make a marvelous dessert for Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year's Day.
4.34 from 3 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course Cookies, Brownies and Bars, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 36
Calories 172 kcal

Equipment

  • 2 18x26" cookie sheet pans
  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 electric mixer
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • 1 spatula
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • 1 sharp knife to chop candied orange peel (if it comes in long strips)
  • 2 wire cooling racks

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups UNBLEACHED all-purpose flour bleached flour toughens baked goods
  • 3/4 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. sea salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened (2 sticks)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp. real vanilla extract
  • 8 oz. container Paradise candied orange peel chopped (if the pieces are large)
  • 12 oz. pkg. white vanilla chips or premiere white baking chips

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, baking soda, baking powder and salt with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
  • Add flour, candied orange peel pieces and white vanilla chips.
  • Stir ingredients until completely combined.
  • Roll into balls and place on cookie sheets that have been sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown around edges.
  • Do not overcook! Cookies will be plump.
  • Rotate cookie sheets on racks every six minutes of baking time.
  • Cool for several minutes on cookie sheets before transferring to rack to cool completely.
  • Store in airtight container.

Notes

NOTE: My cookies took about 15 minutes to bake.
 
Candied Orange Peel provided courtesy of Paradise Fruit Company.
 
© Can’t Stay Out of the Kitchen

Nutrition

Calories: 172kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 76mgPotassium: 44mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 169IUVitamin C: 0.05mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword cookie, dessert, orange, vanilla chips
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
Candied Orange Cookies | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these delightful #cookies are made with vanilla chips & #CandiedOrangePeel. They're festive & beautiful enough for any #holiday party or #ChristmasCookieExchange. #dessert #ParadiseFruitCompany #HolidayDessert #ParadiseCandiedFruit #OrangeDessert #CandiedOrangeCookies

Add a glass of milk and you’ll wolf down a stack of these cookies in no time. 🙂

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Candied Orange Cookies are also a great dessert for Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year’s Day.

Candied Orange Cookies | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these delightful #cookies are made with vanilla chips & #CandiedOrangePeel. They're festive & beautiful enough for any #holiday party or #ChristmasCookieExchange. #dessert #ParadiseFruitCompany #HolidayDessert #ParadiseCandiedFruit #OrangeDessert #CandiedOrangeCookies

Be warned! These cookies are addictive!

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Candied Orange Cookies are so delightful, you’ll want to make them often.

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Candied Orange Cookies | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these delightful #cookies are made with vanilla chips & #CandiedOrangePeel. They're festive & beautiful enough for any #holiday party or #ChristmasCookieExchange. #dessert #ParadiseFruitCompany #HolidayDessert #ParadiseCandiedFruit #OrangeDessert #CandiedOrangeCookies

Candied Orange Cookies

Teresa Ambra
Candied Orange Cookies sure are something special. These delightful cookies included candied orange peel and vanilla chips. They’re festive and beautiful enough for holiday parties, Christmas Cookie Exchanges or potlucks. They also make a marvelous dessert for Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year’s Day.
4.34 from 3 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course Cookies, Brownies and Bars, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 36
Calories 172 kcal

Equipment

  • 2 18×26" cookie sheet pans
  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 electric mixer
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • 1 spatula
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • 1 sharp knife to chop candied orange peel (if it comes in long strips)
  • 2 wire cooling racks

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups UNBLEACHED all-purpose flour bleached flour toughens baked goods
  • 3/4 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. sea salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened (2 sticks)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp. real vanilla extract
  • 8 oz. container Paradise candied orange peel chopped (if the pieces are large)
  • 12 oz. pkg. white vanilla chips or premiere white baking chips

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, baking soda, baking powder and salt with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
  • Add flour, candied orange peel pieces and white vanilla chips.
  • Stir ingredients until completely combined.
  • Roll into balls and place on cookie sheets that have been sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown around edges.
  • Do not overcook! Cookies will be plump.
  • Rotate cookie sheets on racks every six minutes of baking time.
  • Cool for several minutes on cookie sheets before transferring to rack to cool completely.
  • Store in airtight container.

Notes

NOTE: My cookies took about 15 minutes to bake.
 
Candied Orange Peel provided courtesy of Paradise Fruit Company.
 
© Can’t Stay Out of the Kitchen

Nutrition

Calories: 172kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 76mgPotassium: 44mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 169IUVitamin C: 0.05mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword cookie, dessert, orange, vanilla chips
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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